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Publications & Resources
All of these materials are provided at no
charge from the Department of Labor
and Regulation.
 The South Dakota Human Relations
Act of 1972 SDCL 20-13. Full text of the
statute enforced by the Division of
Human Rights and the Commission of
Human Rights.
 Rules of the South Dakota Commission
of Human Rights. Interprets and
implements the South Dakota Human
Relations Act in the areas of
complaint procedure and
discrimination.
 Pre-employment Inquiry Guide.
Questions to ask and questions to
avoid asking a job applicant.
 Guide for
Complainants/ Guide for
Respondents.
Outlines
procedures and
the rights and
obligations of
Complainants/
Respondents in
complaints filed with the Division of
Human Rights.
 Sexual Harassment. Defines sexual
harassment, outlines a plan of action
for victims, and explains employer
liabilities, filing a complaint, and what
constitutes reprisal.
www.sdjobs.org
700 Governors Drive
Pierre, SD 57501-2291
Tel: 605.773.4493 • Fax: 605.773.4211
History and Purpose
The South Dakota Legislature passed the
South Dakota Human Relations Act in 1972.
This Act, published in the South Dakota
Compiled Laws as Chapter 20-13, prohibits
discrimination because of race, color,
creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability or
national origin.
It covers employment
practices, labor
union membership
and services, housing
accommodations, education, public
accommodations, public services and
property rights. The Act also makes it illegal
for any person to discriminate against
someone because he or she has filed a
complaint with the Division of Human
Rights, has testified on a matter before the
Division, or has assisted the Division to carry
out the purposes of the Act. The law
became effective on July 1, 1972.
The law created the South Dakota
Commission of Human Rights. The
Commission is composed of five members,
all appointed by the governor, with Senate
confirmation for four-year terms.
The Division of Human Rights handles daily
administrative affairs, conducts
investigations and attempts voluntary
settlement of complaints.
Related Agencies
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission
The EEOC enforces Title VII of the 1964 Civil
Rights Act. EEOC also enforces the Equal Pay
Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment
Act. Title VII covers employers of 15 or more
persons, including state and local governments,
labor unions, apprenticeship programs and
employment agencies.
Office of Federal Contract Compliance
Located within the U.S. Department of Labor,
OFCC administers the President's Executive
Orders requiring affirmative action for women,
minorities, Vietnam veterans and the
handicapped by federal contractors and
subcontractors. EEOC and OFCC work closely
together, and a charge of discrimination filed
with one is considered filed with both.
Office of Personnel Management
Under the provisions of Executive Order 11478
and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Office of
Personnel Management promotes and enforces
equal employment opportunity in the federal
government. Complaints of discrimination are
investigated by each federal agency but may
be appealed to the Office of Personnel
Management.
U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development
HUD's Office of Equal Opportunity administers
the Fair Housing Act of 1968, which prohibits
discrimination based on race, color or creed in
the sale or rental of housing.
Federal Trade Commission
FTC enforces the Equal Credit Opportunity Act,
which prohibits creditors from discriminating on
the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national
origin, age and marital status.
U.S. Dept. of Education
This department enforces the provisions of Title
IX of the 1964 Civil Rights Act that prohibit sex
discrimination in any educational program or
activity receiving federal financial assistance.
S.D. Department of Labor and Regulation
Division of Human Rights
700 Governors Drive
Pierre, SD 57501-2291
Human
Rights
Division of
What you need to know.
One thousand copies of this publication were produced by the
South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation at a cost of
3 cents per copy.
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to
individuals with disabilities. State and federal laws require the
Department of Labor to provide services to all qualified persons
without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, political
affiliation or belief, national origin, disability, or marital or
economic status.
Printed on recycled paper

Publications & Resources
All of these materials are provided at no
charge from the Department of Labor
and Regulation.
 The South Dakota Human Relations
Act of 1972 SDCL 20-13. Full text of the
statute enforced by the Division of
Human Rights and the Commission of
Human Rights.
 Rules of the South Dakota Commission
of Human Rights. Interprets and
implements the South Dakota Human
Relations Act in the areas of
complaint procedure and
discrimination.
 Pre-employment Inquiry Guide.
Questions to ask and questions to
avoid asking a job applicant.
 Guide for
Complainants/ Guide for
Respondents.
Outlines
procedures and
the rights and
obligations of
Complainants/
Respondents in
complaints filed with the Division of
Human Rights.
 Sexual Harassment. Defines sexual
harassment, outlines a plan of action
for victims, and explains employer
liabilities, filing a complaint, and what
constitutes reprisal.
www.sdjobs.org
700 Governors Drive
Pierre, SD 57501-2291
Tel: 605.773.4493 • Fax: 605.773.4211
History and Purpose
The South Dakota Legislature passed the
South Dakota Human Relations Act in 1972.
This Act, published in the South Dakota
Compiled Laws as Chapter 20-13, prohibits
discrimination because of race, color,
creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability or
national origin.
It covers employment
practices, labor
union membership
and services, housing
accommodations, education, public
accommodations, public services and
property rights. The Act also makes it illegal
for any person to discriminate against
someone because he or she has filed a
complaint with the Division of Human
Rights, has testified on a matter before the
Division, or has assisted the Division to carry
out the purposes of the Act. The law
became effective on July 1, 1972.
The law created the South Dakota
Commission of Human Rights. The
Commission is composed of five members,
all appointed by the governor, with Senate
confirmation for four-year terms.
The Division of Human Rights handles daily
administrative affairs, conducts
investigations and attempts voluntary
settlement of complaints.
Related Agencies
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission
The EEOC enforces Title VII of the 1964 Civil
Rights Act. EEOC also enforces the Equal Pay
Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment
Act. Title VII covers employers of 15 or more
persons, including state and local governments,
labor unions, apprenticeship programs and
employment agencies.
Office of Federal Contract Compliance
Located within the U.S. Department of Labor,
OFCC administers the President's Executive
Orders requiring affirmative action for women,
minorities, Vietnam veterans and the
handicapped by federal contractors and
subcontractors. EEOC and OFCC work closely
together, and a charge of discrimination filed
with one is considered filed with both.
Office of Personnel Management
Under the provisions of Executive Order 11478
and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Office of
Personnel Management promotes and enforces
equal employment opportunity in the federal
government. Complaints of discrimination are
investigated by each federal agency but may
be appealed to the Office of Personnel
Management.
U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development
HUD's Office of Equal Opportunity administers
the Fair Housing Act of 1968, which prohibits
discrimination based on race, color or creed in
the sale or rental of housing.
Federal Trade Commission
FTC enforces the Equal Credit Opportunity Act,
which prohibits creditors from discriminating on
the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national
origin, age and marital status.
U.S. Dept. of Education
This department enforces the provisions of Title
IX of the 1964 Civil Rights Act that prohibit sex
discrimination in any educational program or
activity receiving federal financial assistance.
S.D. Department of Labor and Regulation
Division of Human Rights
700 Governors Drive
Pierre, SD 57501-2291
Human
Rights
Division of
What you need to know.
One thousand copies of this publication were produced by the
South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation at a cost of
3 cents per copy.
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to
individuals with disabilities. State and federal laws require the
Department of Labor to provide services to all qualified persons
without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, political
affiliation or belief, national origin, disability, or marital or
economic status.
Printed on recycled paper

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